successive

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Their results have fallen off a cliff in recent weeks, with Unai Emery's side losing three successive matches as their grip on third place loosened.

From BBC

Her exploits are likely to take her to a third successive WSL Golden Boot at the end of the campaign and she will surely be in the running for Player of the Year.

From BBC

Since the days of ancient Persia, successive world powers including the Greeks, Ottomans and Portuguese sought to control the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal

During their spell as owners, the Red Dragons have risen from the National League to Championship play-off contention thanks to three successive promotions.

From BBC

England have won the past seven Women's Six Nations and are on a run of 33 successive wins - stretching back to defeat in the Rugby World Cup final of 2022.

From BBC